Follow Me
Lil Bow Wow Lyrics
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yea, uh, uhu-uh uh
I'm game (what?)
I'm game (ok)
Well, don't they all. (me me me me!)
So just sit back and relax and let me holla at ya'll
(Talk to em playboy)
This how you be me (how)
It's me capital B
Rap lil B
Different after me
What a disaster ta see
It's a fact that no other cat attractive as me (nope)
Can't no other mc step in my IV's
But see, I wrote a booklet for you to get (ha)
The game on track, a couple platinum plaques
Number one, it's apparent you gotta appeal the parents
Be real, won't they see through you like you transparent
Number two, I scan the whole world in panoramic
Find a loophole, develop my flow then I ran with it
Now step number three
Ha, it ain't that easy (nope)
Gotta listen close if you wanna be Weezy (yup)
Dress wired, make sure yo attire stay hot
Top to bottom, got them school girls cryin
Step four, you gotta make sure yo style remains raw
But wait, there's more
Yeah
All you young'ns tryina do it how I done it
What I been ya'll wanna become it
But it's nothin now
Follow
All you kids tryina get it how I get it
Wanna spit it how I live it
Won't you listen then
Follow
All you young'ns tryina do it how I done it
What I been ya'll wanna become it
But it's nothin now
Follow
All you kids tryina get it how I get it
Wanna spit it how I live it
Won't you listen then
Follow
Yeah, gotta have some attitude
Can't dress sloppy (no)
Talk with some slang and you gotta act cocky
Make sure yo pants sag low
And if you rockin a New Era fit it
Make sure that yo stickaz show(haha)
It's a must that you rock two chains (bling)
Cuz dawg where I'm from
Well, money ain't a thang
Clothes gotta be oversized (yeah) tires real wide
Gotta pay my dime over just so she can ride
Gotta be real smooth
Be too cool
Gotta be that cat that guy that dude
If you wanna be Bow
Watch how I walk this (ok)
Easy, sit back, listen while I'm talkin
Make sure you shoot game is up to par
Make sure you remain number one on 106 & Park (yeah)
Gotta like ya girls ghetto
Gotta be a headliner
Gotta be a platinum back to back rhymer-I'm game
All you young'ns tryina do it how I done it
What I been ya'll wanna become it
But it's nothin now
Follow
All you kids tryina get it how I get it
Wanna spit it how I live it
Won't you listen then
Follow
All you young'ns tryina do it how I done it
What I been ya'll wanna become it
But it's nothin now
Follow
All you kids tryina get it how I get it
Wanna spit it how I live it
Won't you listen then
Follow
Follow me follow me but don't lose yo grip (ah uh)
Get yo cornrows and shelltoes and learn how to skip
Mix that wit a throwback and a flow that's sick
Now hold that pose right there
That's almost it
And if you wanna copy my jewels
Don't go and get no Looney Tunes tryina do what I do
Like dude I got more karats than that wascaly rabbit
And it's a fact that I'm responsible for ya'll funny rappers (hahaha)
I try to let it ride fo a minute
But every time I get a sentence its like ya'll re-spit it (yeah)
Re-admit into the system right after I did it
You get it
You make a livin off the way that I'm livin (true)
Copy my image
So I wanna percentage
Listen, don't be sloppy
I'll show you how to get it
You gotta rhyme hotter, dress proper
So you got a lotta ladies and diamonds in yo pocket now
You got it?
All you young'ns tryina do it how I done it
What I been ya'll wanna become it
But it's nothin now
Follow
All you kids tryina get it how I get it
Wanna spit it how I live it
Won't you listen then
Follow
All you young'ns tryina do it how I done it
What I been ya'll wanna become it
But it's nothin now
Follow
All you kids tryina get it how I get it
Wanna spit it how I live it
Won't you listen then
Follow
The song "Follow Me" by Lil Bow Wow is a guidebook for aspiring rappers to follow in his footsteps to achieve success. He presents himself as a trendsetter, a role model, and a talented rapper who has garnered platinum plaques and worldwide recognition. He calls upon his followers to pay attention to his style, attitude, and flow to emulate his success. Bow Wow educates his followers by giving them a step-by-step guide on how to make it in the rap game. He emphasizes the importance of being authentic and having some attitude to make it as a rapper. He also talks about maintaining a unique style, a good appearance, and developing rap skills that appeal to the masses.
The lyrics present Bow Wow, as a successful rapper with a confident attitude and a unique style. The song begins with him acknowledging that many people want to be like him, and he takes it upon himself to teach them the ropes. He argues that his success is built on being authentic and having attitude. He then advises his followers on how to develop their style, dress, and slang. Bow Wow insists on being original and not copying his style, which he warns could lead to failure. The song also reveals the challenges he faced in the rap game and gives his followers tips on how to navigate and overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
yea, uh, uhu-uh uh
Introductory sounds to the rapper's song
I'm game (what?)
Lil Bow Wow is ready to go all out in this track
I'm game (ok)
Lil Bow Wow repeats his preparedness for the task ahead
I see that ya'll wanna be like the boy wonder (true, true)
Lil Bow Wow acknowledges that many people aspire to be like him
Well, don't they all. (me me me me!)
Lil Bow Wow acknowledges that many people have that aim in mind
So just sit back and relax and let me holla at ya'll
(Talk to em playboy)
Lil Bow Wow urges the listeners to pay attention as he is about to drop some knowledge
This how you be me (how)
Lil Bow Wow instructs his audience on how to emulate his success
It's me capital B
Rap lil B
Different after me
What a disaster ta see
Lil Bow Wow believes he's set a unique precedent in the music industry
It's a fact that no other cat attractive as me (nope)
Can't no other mc step in my IV's
Lil Bow Wow is certain that he's the object of many people's admiration and tries to convince his audience to emulate him
But see, I wrote a booklet for you to get (ha)
The game on track, a couple platinum plaques
Lil Bow Wow suggests that he has written a guidebook on how to succeed in the music industry
Number one, it's apparent you gotta appeal the parents
Be real, won't they see through you like you transparent
Lil Bow Wow admonishes his listeners to make music that appeals to parents who have the purchasing power to buy their music
Number two, I scan the whole world in panoramic
Find a loophole, develop my flow then I ran with it
Now step number three
Ha, it ain't that easy (nope)
Lil Bow Wow advises his listeners to be observant and find loopholes which they can exploit to their advantage
Gotta listen close if you wanna be Weezy (yup)
Dress wired, make sure yo attire stay hot
Top to bottom, got them school girls cryin
Lil Bow Wow advises that if you want to be successful, you must have a good sense of fashion and personal branding
Step four, you gotta make sure yo style remains raw
But wait, there's more
Lil Bow Wow advises his audience to be authentic and original in their approach to music
All you young'ns tryina do it how I done it
What I been ya'll wanna become it
But it's nothin now
Follow
Lil Bow Wow observes that many people want to copy his style and success and are willing to follow his steps even though it seems easy
All you kids tryina get it how I get it
Wanna spit it how I live it
Won't you listen then
Lil Bow Wow encourages his listeners to listen to the insights he's about to share on how he got to the top
Yeah, gotta have some attitude
Can't dress sloppy (no)
Talk with some slang and you gotta act cocky
Make sure yo pants sag low
And if you rockin a New Era fit it
Make sure that yo stickaz show(haha)
It's a must that you rock two chains (bling)
Cuz dawg where I'm from
Well, money ain't a thang
Clothes gotta be oversized (yeah) tires real wide
Gotta pay my dime over just so she can ride
Lil Bow Wow outlines a list of fashion and cultural requirements needed to be successful in the music industry, including certain types of hairstyle, clothes, jewelry and mode of speaking. He believes that being flashy and having the 'bling' is a critical part of his brand
Gotta be real smooth
Be too cool
Gotta be that cat that guy that dude
If you wanna be Bow
Watch how I walk this (ok)
Lil Bow Wow insists that a cool, calm and collected demeanor is necessary in order to be successful at the industry
Easy, sit back, listen while I'm talkin
Make sure you shoot game is up to par
Make sure you remain number one on 106 & Park (yeah)
Gotta like ya girls ghetto
Lil Bow Wow advises cutting-edge marketing and scripting tactics that will lure crowd attention
Gotta be a headliner
Gotta be a platinum back to back rhymer-I'm game
Lil Bow Wow suggests that one must be an artist capable of churning out hits consistently and maintaining his relevance in the industry
Follow me follow me but don't lose yo grip (ah uh)
Get yo cornrows and shelltoes and learn how to skip
Mix that wit a throwback and a flow that's sick
Now hold that pose right there
That's almost it
Lil Bow Wow summarizes his tips to succeeding in the industry; including good level of fitness and music mixing skills
And if you wanna copy my jewels
Don't go and get no Looney Tunes tryina do what I do
Like dude I got more karats than that wascaly rabbit
And it's a fact that I'm responsible for ya'll funny rappers (hahaha)
Lil Bow Wow jokes about his outrageous jewelry and takes credit for influencing the style of other rappers. He advises his listeners to avoid copying unreasonable jewelry styles
I try to let it ride fo a minute
But every time I get a sentence its like ya'll re-spit it (yeah)
Re-admit into the system right after I did it
You get it
You make a livin off the way that I'm livin (true)
Copy my image
So I wanna percentage
Listen, don't be sloppy
I'll show you how to get it
You gotta rhyme hotter, dress proper
So you got a lotta ladies and diamonds in yo pocket now
You got it?
Lil Bow Wow points out that other rappers have copied his style excessively and it bothers him. He offers to show aspiring hip-hop artistes how to build their careers through better branding and music
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